PwC Kenya in partnership with the Kenya Bankers Association (“KBA”) have today released the 2022 Total Tax Contribution (“TTC”) study of the Kenya Banking Sector. The TTC study was produced by PwC on behalf of KBA.
PwC’s TTC methodology discloses both the taxes that a company bears, such as corporate tax and Value Added Tax (“VAT”) that it is not able...
On July 28, on the margins of the second Russia-Africa summit, a meeting of the expert panel of antimonopoly agencies "Combating Anticompetitive Practices of Large Transnational Corporations, Suppressing Cross-border Cartels and International Cooperation" was held. The panel participants, including heads of antitrust agencies of African countries, discussed a number of important topics related to antitrust regulation. Key issues included...
With the help of the International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), The town of Luangwa, located in eastern Zambia, has implemented an innovative program to increase revenue collections and economic stability in the face of mounting climate change impacts.
According to a detailed report by local...
Goodwell Investments, an impact investing firm fostering inclusive growth in emerging markets is pleased to announce their investment in SOUK Farms, a leading grower and exporter of fresh horticultural produce from Rwanda.
Goodwell provided funding through uMunthu II, the impact investor's 150 EUR million fund focused on scalable, early-growth stage businesses in Africa. The investment provides SOUK Farms with a...
The Government is committed to enhancing access to affordable and quality education in the country.
President William Ruto said his administration is keen on offering competitive and industry-driven education, aligned with the Government’s economic transformation agenda.
He noted that the objective is to deliver a 100 per cent transition to higher education.
The Head of State was speaking on Thursday in Konza...
Samsung Electronics has announced the new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, designed to help users build healthier habits every day and through the night. Galaxy Watch6 series packs holistic health offerings and powerful performance in a refined and sleek design, boasting a slimmer bezel, a larger and more vibrant display and more interactive user interface. Both models also...
President William Ruto has said the country’s education system will undergo immediate changes.
This follows Tuesday’s launch of the report of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform at State House in Nairobi.
He said the new system will inculcate innovation and facilitate learners to explore their talents.
“Education is central to our human capital development. That is why the Government is...
More people understand the value of saving money or planning groceries than conserving water. But a new app concept from Prosper Ukachi, who hails from Abuja, Nigeria, could change our perception about looking after water. His work has since been recognised in the Xylem (www.Xylem.com) Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge.
Prosper and his team collaborator, Gabriel Portas from Spain, developed...
As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, I am calling upon the Nigerian Federal and State governments and employers to take decisive actions to ensure a supportive breastfeeding environment for all working mothers, including those in the formal and informal sector.
It is imperative to highlight the significance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of children, mothers, and society...
The Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kenya University (MKU) in Kenya, Prof. Deogratius JAGANYI, and Mr. Georg Willet, Vice-President of lebenshilfe Tirol in Austria, signed a letter of intent to offer opportunities to graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) programs at both Mount Kigali University and MKU. The signing occurred at MKU Union Towers in Nairobi and was attended by...
